Smeg A1C User manual

Contents
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________29
2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE ________________________31
3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS _____________________________33
4. USE OF THE COOKING HOB _______________________________38
5. USE OF THE OVEN_______________________________________40
6. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ________________________________41
7. COOKING HINTS_________________________________________42
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ____________________________48
9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE __________________________51
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the
qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning
and carry out an inspection test.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE
PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE
READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE
USING THE COOKER. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND
CONFORMS TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND
HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER
USE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE
THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST
SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER CABLE AND THE SOCKET
MUST BE THE SAME TYPE AND MUST CONFORM TO CURRENT
REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT IN.
NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION
TEST OF THE APPLIANCE, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE
SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE POSITION
0(OFF) WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE HOB.

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NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE
ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES.
THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ON A RAISED PLATFORM
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO
TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS
ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS.
NEVER USE THE COOKING HOB AS A WORK SURFACE.
ATTENTION: IN CASE OF A CRACK BEING DETECTED IN THE GLAZED
CERAMIC HOB, IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT FROM MAINS AND CONTACT
THE NEAREST SERVICING CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO GO NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.
REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original
spares.

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2. INSTALLATION OFTHE APPLIANCE
This unit is equipped with a type Y fire protection, and may be set
against walls that are higher than the hob.
2.1 Electrical connection
Make sure that the power line voltage matches the specifications
indicated on the rating plate located inside the storage compartment.
This rating plate must never be removed.
On the power line, install an omnipolar cut-off device with contact cut-off
distance greater than or equal to 3 mm, located in an easily accessible
position near the unit.
The appliance is fitted with a terminal board at the rear for electrical
connections (see following diagram). To access, remove the rear cover.

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For operation on 400-415V3N ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type five-core cable (5 x 2.5 mm2).
For operation on 400-415V2N ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type four-core cable (4 x 4 mm2).
For operation on 230-240V ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type three-core cable (3 x 6 mm2).
The cable end to be connected to the
appliance must be provided with an ground
wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longer.
Complete wiring up to power supply with an appropriately rated five-core
plug (see data plate) or, in case of operation from a 230V∼
∼∼
∼power supply,
with a three-core plug. Make sure that plug and wall socket are of the
same type and are in conformity with regulations in force. Make sure that
the appliance is properly earthed. Before powering, check that the power
line is properly earthed. Avoid using adapters or shunters.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.
2.2 Levelling
Adjust the four feet so as to set the appliance on a perfectly level plane.
For this purpose, loosen the lock nut and unscrew the foot. The range of
adjustment of the screw is 10 mm.

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3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
3.1 Front control panel
All the cooker controls and commands are on the front panel.
Before using the oven check that the electronic programmer is showing
the symbol ; see paragraph “3.2.1 Clock adjustment”.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
OVEN THERMOSTAT
CENTRAL
COOKING ZONE
OVEN FUNCTIONS
REAR RIGHT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
FRONT LEFT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
FRONT RIGHT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
REAR LEFT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Selection of cooking temperature is carried out by turning
the knob clockwise to the required temperature, between
50° and 250°C.
The tell-tale light comes on to indicate that the oven is
warming up. When it goes out it means that the required
temperature has been reached. Regular flashing means
that oven temperature is being constantly maintained at
the programmed level.
COOKING HOB SIGNAL LAMP (A)
Signal lamp Aon indicates that one or more of the cooking zones are
heating. When all knobs are set to 0, the lamp goes off.

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FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB
Turn the knob to select from the following functions:
NO FUNCTION SET
OVEN LIGHT GRILL ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT
GRILL ELEMENT VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT
+ VENTILATION
COOKING HOB CONTROL KNOB
Standard heating
The circle next to each knob indicates the cooking zone it
controls. To heat, turn the knob to the desired position
(1 to 9). Adjustment is continuous so that the appliance
also operates at any intermediate value. To turn off, return
the knob to 0.
Double heating
The circle next to each knob indicates the
cooking zone it controls. To heat the inner
cooking zone, turn the knob to the desired
position (1 to 9).
To heat both the inner and outer cooking zones, turn the knob to or
and then release. The knob will thus return to 9. To adjust heating
intensity, rotate the knob anticlockwise to the desired position. To return
to heating of the inner cooking zone only, set the knob back to 0 and then
turn to the desired position (1to 9). To switch off, return knob to 0.

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3.2 Electronic Programmer
LIST OF FUNCTIONS
MINUTE-COUNTER KEY
COOKING TIME KEY
END-OF-COOKING KEY
DECREASE TIME KEY
INCREASE TIME KEY
3.2.1 Clock adjustment
When using the oven for the first time, or after a power failure, the display
flashes regularly and indicates . Press the keys and at
the same time the keys o : each single press changes the time by 1
minute either up or down.
Before setting the programmer activate the desired function and
temperature.
3.2.2 Semiautomatic cooking
Use this setting for automatic oven switch-off at the end of cooking time.

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By pressing key , the display lights up, showing ; keep the key
pressed and at the same time, press keys o to set the cooking
time.
Release key to start the programmed cooking time count. The display
will now show the right time together with symbols Aand .
3.2.3 Automatic cooking
Use this setting to automatically start and stop the oven.
By pressing key , the display lights up showing ; keep the key
pressed and at the same time, press keys or to set the cooking
time.
By pressing key the sum of the right time + cooking time will appear;
keep the key pressed and at the same time, press keys o to
regulate the end of cooking time.
Release key to start the programmed count and the display will show
the right time together with symbols A and .
After set-up, to see the cooking time remaining, press the key ; to see
the end of cooking time press the key .
Set-up with incoherent values is logically prevented (e.g. the contrast
between a cooking time and a longer period will not be accepted by the
programmer).
3.2.4 End of cooking
When cooking is over, the oven will automatically switch off and, at the
same time, an intermittent alarm will sound. After switching off the alarm,
the display will once again show the right time together with the symbol
, indicating that the oven has returned to manual operation mode.

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3.2.5 Adjusting alarm volume
The acoustic alarm has three different settings. These can be operated,
while the alarm is sounding, by pressing key .
3.2.6 Switching off the alarm
The alarm switches off automatically after seven minutes. They can be
manually de-activated by pressing the keys and together.
3.2.7 Minute Counter
The programmer can also be used as a simple minute counter. By
pressing key , the display shows ; keep the key pressed and
at the same time press keys o . On releasing the key ,
programmed counting will begin and the display will show the current
time and the symbol .
After set-up, to see the remaining time, press the key .
Use as a minute counter does not interrupt functioning of the oven at the
end of the programmed time.
3.2.8 Cancellation of set data
Once the programme has been set, keep the key of the function to be
cancelled pressed, while at the same time is reached by means
of variation keys o . Time cancellation will be considered as end-of-
cooking time by the programmer.
3.2.9 Changing the set data
The cooking data entered can be changed at any time by keeping the
function key pressed and at the same time adjusting the keys o .

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4. USE OFTHE COOKING HOB
4.1 Cooking zones
The appliance features 5 cooking zones of
different diameter and power. Their position is
clearly indicated by circles and the heat given
off is defined by the markings on the glass
surface.
The 5 cooking zones are of the HIGH-LIGHT type and come on after a
few seconds of being activated. Heating intensity can be adjusted by
means of the knobs located on the front panel from a minimum setting of
1to a maximum setting of 9.
The cooking zones marked by two concentric circles ( ) and by a circle +
fish-kettle ( ) feature double heating either within the inner circle or both
circles.
The five signal lamps located between the cooking zones
come on when the temperature of one or more of the heating
zones exceeds 60°C.
The lamps go off upon temperature dropping to below approximately
60°C.
When using for the first time, it is advisable to heat up the cooking hob to
its maximum temperature for enough time so as to burn off any possible
oily manufacturing residues, the smell of which could otherwise be
absorbed by the food.
For best results and energy saving, only use receptacles suitable for
electric cooking:
• The bottom of the receptacles must be very
thick and perfectly flat; before placing on the
cooking hob, make sure that it, as well as the
cooking hob itself, are perfectly clean and dry.
• To avoid scratching of the cooking hob, never
use cast-iron receptacles or receptacles with a
rough bottom.
• To avoid waste of energy, make sure that the
diameter of the receptacle bottom is the same
as that of the circle marked on the cooking
hob.

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Take care not to spill sugar or sweet mixtures on to the
cooking hob when hot. Never place materials or
substances which may melt (plastic or aluminium foil)
on to the cooking hob. In the event, promptly switch off
and remove the molten material with the scraper
provided while the top is still warm to prevent it from
being damaged.
F
ailure to instantly clean the glazed
ceramic hob could lead to encrustations which are
impossible to remove once the hob has cooled
down.
Important.
Beware of children in the vicinity as the signal lamps indicating residual
heat are out of sight to them. In fact, even after having been turned off,
the cooking hob remains hot for a certain period of time.
Make sure that children never touch the cooking hob.
4.2 Cooking tips
The following table shows the knob setting according to the type of food
to be cooked or heated. Setting may vary depending on the amount of
food and personal taste.
KNOB
SETTING
TYPE OF FOOD
1
TO MELT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, AND THE LIKE.
2-3
TO HEAT FOOD, KEEP SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER ON THE BOIL, AND WHIP UP
SAUCES WITH EGG YOLK OR BUTTER.
4-5
TO HEAT SOLID OR LIQUID FOOD, KEEP SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER ON THE
BOIL, THAW DEEP-FROZEN FOOD, COOK OMELETTES OF 2 OR 3 EGGS, FRUIT
AND VEGETABLES, AND THE LIKE.
6
TO STEW MEAT, FISH AND VEGETABLES, SIMMER FOOD, MAKE JAMS, AND SO
ON.
7-8
TO ROAST MEAT, FISH, STEAKS, AND LIVER; TO SAUTÉ MEAT, FISH, EGGS AND
SO ON.
9
TO DEEP-FRY POTATOES, ETC AND TO QUICK-BOIL WATER.

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5. USE OFTHE OVEN
5.1 Warnings and general advice
Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum
temperature (250°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily
residues which could give the food a bad taste.
After a power failure, the display will flash at regular intervals showing
. To regulate, refer to paragraph "3.2 Electronic Programmer”.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or
tin foil and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the
enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it
will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
To prevent any steam in the oven creating
problems, open the door in two stages: half open
(5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully
open. To access food, always leave the door
open as short a time as possible to prevent the
temperature in the oven from falling and ruining
the food.
5.2 Oven Light
It comes on when the function switch knob is turned to any position.
5.3 Storage compartment
A storage compartment, accessible by
pulling on the top edge of the door, is
located beneath the oven.
Never store inflammable materials such as
rags, paper or the like. The compartment is
intended only for holding the metal
accessories of the range.

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6. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
The oven features 4 support positions for
plates and racks of different height.
Oven grill: for cooking food on plates, small
cakes, roasts or food requiring light grilling.
Plate grill: for placing above plate for
cooking foods that might drip.
Oven plate: useful for catching fat from
foods on the grill above.
Pastry plate: for baking cakes, pizza and
oven desserts.
Roasting spit: useful for cooking chicken,
sausages and anything else requiring
uniform cooking over the whole surface.
Spit supports: to be inserted in the holes of
the oven plate before mounting the roasting
spit.
Accessories on Request
You can order the lower base and self-cleaning oven panels through
Authorised Assistance Centres.

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7. COOKING HINTS
In fan-assisted mode preheating should be carried out at 30/40°C above
the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and
reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking results.
Keep the oven door closed during cooking
7.1 Traditional cooking
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM
50° TO 250°C
This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from above and
below, is suitable for cooking food on a single level. You have to pre-
heat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place the food in the
oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off. very fatty
meats may be put in when the oven is still cold. Put frozen meat in
immediately, without waiting for it to thaw. The only precaution you need
to take is to set the temperature about 20°C lower and cooking time
about 1/4 longer than you would for fresh meat.
Use high-rim pans to prevent fat splashing and
dirtying the sides of the oven.

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7.2 Hot-air cooking
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM
50° TO 250°C
This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, including different
types of food (fish, meat etc.), without the tastes and smells mingling. Air
circulation in the oven ensures a uniform distribution of heat. Pre-heating
is not necessary.
Multiple cooking is possible as long as the cooking temperature of the
different foods is the same.
7.3 Grill cooking
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SWITCH AT MAXIMUM
Permits rapid browning of foods. You are advised to place the pan in the
highest guide. For short-term cooking of small quantities, place the grid
in the third guide from the bottom. For long-term cooking and grills, put
the grid in the lowest guide in accordance with the size of the pieces.
Make sure that the oven door is closed during cooking.

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7.4 Hot-air grilling
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SWITCH FROM 50° TO 200°C
Ensures uniform heat distribution with greater heat penetration into the
food. Food will be lightly browned on the outside and remain soft inside.
Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Heating up time must
not exceed 60 minutes.
7.5 Defrosting
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SWITCH IN POSITION 0
The flow of air produced by the fan ensures quicker defrosting.
The air circulating inside the oven is at room temperature.
The advantage of defrosting at room temperature is that it does not alter
the taste and appearance of the food.

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7.6 Spit cooking
FUNCTION SWITCH
THERMOSTAT SWITCH AT MAXIMUM
Insert the food to be cooked on to the rod and tighten screws Aof the
forks. Fit frames Binto the holes of the bowl F. Remove handle Dand
position the spit rod so that pulley Efits into the slot on the right-hand
side of frame B. Completely introduce the bowl into the oven until the tip
of the rod of frame Bon the left-hand side fits into drive seat Cof the spit
motor on the back wall of the oven. Pour a bit of water into the pan to
avoid smoke from the dripping.
Make sure that the oven door is closed during cooking.
It is normal for the thermostat light to flash during cooking. This indicates
the temperature inside the oven is regular.

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7.7 Recommended cooking table
Cooking times, especially meat, vary according to the thickness and
quality of the food and to consumer taste.
TRADITIONAL COOKING
LEVEL
FROM BELOW
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
TIME IN
MINUTES (*)
FIRST COURSES
LASAGNE
OVEN-BAKED PASTA
2 - 3
2 - 3
210 - 230
210 - 230
30
40
MEAT
ROAST VEAL
ROAST BEEF
ROAST PORK
CHICKEN
DUCK
GOOSE - TURKEY
RABBIT
LEG OF LAMB
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
170 - 200
210 - 240
170 - 200
170 - 200
170 - 200
140 - 170
170 - 200
170 - 200
30 - 40 / KG.
30 - 40 / KG.
30 - 40 / KG.
45 - 60
45 - 60
45 - 60
50 - 60
15 / KG.
ROAST FISH 1 - 2 170 - 200 ACCORDING TO
DIMENSIONS
PIZZA 1 - 2 210 - 240 40 - 45
DESSERTS
MERINGUE
SHORT PASTRY
CIAMBELLA
SAVOYARDS
BRIOCHES
FRUIT CAKE
1 - 2
1 - 2
1 - 2
1 - 2
1 - 2
1 - 2
50 - 70
170 - 200
165
150
170 - 200
170 - 200
60 - 90
15 - 20
35 - 45
30 - 50
40 - 45
20 - 30
(*) = WITH PREHEATED OVEN
GRILLING
LEVEL
FROM BELOW
TIME IN MINUTES
FIRST SURFACE SECOND SURFACE
PORK CHOPS
FILLET OF PORK
FILLET OF BEEF
LIVER
VEAL ESCALOPES
HALF CHICKEN
SAUSAGES
MEAT-BALLS
FISH FILLETS
TOAST
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
7 - 9
9 - 11
9 - 11
2 - 3
7 - 9
9 - 14
7 - 9
7 - 9
5 - 6
2 - 4
5 - 7
5 - 9
9 - 11
2 - 3
5 - 7
9 - 11
5 - 6
5 - 6
3 - 4
2 - 3

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HOT-AIR COOKING
LEVEL
FROM BELOW
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
TIME
IN MINUTES
FIRST COURSES
LASAGNE
OVEN-BAKED PASTA
CREOLE RICE
2
2
2
190 - 210
190 - 210
190 - 220
20 - 25
25 - 30
20 - 25
MEAT
ROAST VEAL
ROAST PORK
ROASTED BEEF
FILLET OF BEEF
ROAST LAMB
ROAST BEEF
ROAST CHICKEN
ROAST DUCK
ROAST TURKEY
ROAST RABBIT
ROAST HARE
ROAST PIGEON
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
150 - 170
150 - 160
160 - 170
160 - 180
130 - 150
170 - 180
170
160 - 170
150 - 160
150 - 160
160 - 170
140 - 170
65 - 90
70 - 100
65 - 90
35 - 45
100 - 130
40 - 45
70 - 90
100 - 160
160 - 240
80 - 100
30 - 50
15 - 25
FISH 2 - 3 150 - 170 ACCORDING
TO DIMENSIONS
PIZZA 2 - 3 210 - 240 30 - 50
DESSERTS (PASTRIES)
CIAMBELLA
FRUIT CAKE
SPONGE-CAKE
BRIOCHES
STRUDEL
SAVOYARD PUDDING
BREAD
TOAST
2 - 3
2 - 3
2 - 3
2 - 3
1 - 2
2 - 3
2 - 3
1 - 2
150 - 170
170 - 190
190 - 220
160 - 170
150
160 - 170
190 - 210
220 - 240
35 - 45
40 - 50
25 - 35
40 - 60
25 - 35
30 - 40
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